Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

leaned closer, his lips nearly brushing her ear as

words sending a shiver straight

up Isadora's neck as memories from that wild night surged to the

exactly how sensitive her ears were. That night, he'd teased her mercilessly, lips and teeth tracing her skin, leaving her breathless and undone. Isadora's voice faltered. "But

of amusement in his eyes as he took in the color rising on her cheeks.

bitterly, always

If she'd known, she never would have blurted out that she'd

softly, "when you ask for something-whether it's a favor or

her gaze, uncertain,

so close now she could see

blinked, flustered. "What

"For example... why not sleep with

"Do you dare?"

low and heated, the kind of tone that left

edge, the fine

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

me?" she whispered, her voice

pulling her firmly against him, his hand

useless. His presence was overwhelming his